What is LiESA MAJESTAS?

Lat Leze-majes- ty, or injured majesty; high treason. It is a phrase taken from the civil law. and anciently meant any offense against the king’s person or dignity.

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Related Legal Terms
MAJESTAS, CRIMEN MAJESTATIS, TREASON, CLERK OF THE SIGNET, VIOLATION, MISPRISION, SEDITION, INJURY, COURT OF THE STEWARD OF THE KING’S HOUSEHOLD, HIGH


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